Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Chef iQ vs SharkNinja Australia
Where Chef iQ and SharkNinja Australia differ
| Compare |  Chef iQ |  SharkNinja Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | iQ Cooker, iQ MiniOven, iQ Sense | Ninja Foodi Smart XL Grill & Air Fryer (AG551), Ninja Woodfire Electric BBQ Grill & Smoker (OG751), Ninja Luxe Cafe Pro Limited Edition by David Beckham (ES771BK), Ninja SLUSHi Max Smart Frozen Drink Maker (FS605BL) |
| Price from | $5 | A$8.99 |
| Cooking programmes | 300Higher | 6 |
| Markets | US, CA, MX | AU |
| Capacity (l) | 5.67 | Not confirmed |
| Power (W) | 1,000 | Not confirmed |
| Mobile app | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Warranty | 1 year | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Spare parts shop (Yes).
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Key differences
- Chef iQ scores higher overall: 9.5 vs 9.2.
- Cooking programmes is higher at Chef iQ: 300 vs 6.
- Support channels: only Chef iQ offers Email, Phone.
- Chef iQ is available in 2 more countries.
- Products: only SharkNinja Australia offers Air fryer, Blender, Food processor.
- Markets: only Chef iQ offers US, CA, MX.
- Markets: only SharkNinja Australia offers AU.
Our verdict on each
Chef iQ
Chef iQ suits cooks who want guided multicooker programmes and a low entry price, and it is less convincing for anyone shopping for an air fryer range. Entry price of $5 sits at 3 of 87 brands, and programmes count of 300 ranks 1 of 60.
SharkNinja Australia
SharkNinja Australia suits Australian households that want cooking, coffee and floor care from a single maker, and it holds an overall score of 9.2 on the site. The trade-off is depth in automated cooking: the range covers many appliance types, but its air fryer runs 6 programs.
Score breakdown
| Area | Chef iQ | SharkNinja Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.9HigherEntry price of $5 ranks 3 of 87 brands priced from, the strongest cost showing in this group. | 9.8Catalogue pricing starts at AUD 8.99; the coffee range runs AUD 999.99 at the entry point and AUD 1,199.99 at the flagship. |
| Offer | 9.1HigherProgrammes count of 300 ranks 1 of 60, plus a mobile app and a spare parts shop. | 8.5Purifiers pair a hepa h13 filter with 23 to 130 square metres of coverage. |
Availability and regulation
| Country | Chef iQ | SharkNinja Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | Australia |
Additional countries for Chef iQ: 3. Additional countries for SharkNinja Australia: 1.
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Chef iQ | SharkNinja Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Air fryers and multicookers | 6 of 46 | 15 of 46 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Chef iQ | SharkNinja Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Multicooker | Air fryer, Multicooker, Blender, Food processorCovers more |
| Legal entity | RJ BRANDS, LLC | SharkNinja Pty. Ltd. |
| Headquarters | United States | Australia |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Help centre |
Coffee machines
| Fact | Chef iQ | SharkNinja Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Machine types | Not confirmed | Espresso, Bean to cup |
| Entry price | Not confirmed | A$999.99 |
| Flagship price | Not confirmed | A$1,199.99 |
| Built-in grinder | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Milk system | Not confirmed | Auto frother |
| Pod system | Not confirmed | None |
Floor care
| Fact | Chef iQ | SharkNinja Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Self-empty dock | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Mop type | Not confirmed | Pad |
| Runtime | Not confirmed | 70 |
Air treatment
| Fact | Chef iQ | SharkNinja Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Room size (m²) | Not confirmed | 23 to 130 |
| Filter types | Not confirmed | Hepa h13 |
| Filter cost per year | Not confirmed | A$20 |
| Filter change interval | Not confirmed | 60 months |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Chef iQ | SharkNinja Australia | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity (l) | 5.67below the median | Not confirmed | 7.1 |
| Power (W) | 1,000lowest quarter | Not confirmed | 1,700 |
| Cooking programmes | 300highest quarter | 6lowest quarter | 9 |
| Warranty | 1 yearbelow the median | Not confirmed | 2 years |
Median across 58 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Chef iQ
Pros
- Programmes count of 300 ranks 1 of 60 brands in this group.
- Entry price of $5 places the brand 3 of 87 brands ranked on price from.
- A mobile app is included, so recipe steps and settings sit in one place.
Cons
- Product types cover the multicooker alone, so an air fryer shopper has nothing to compare here.
- Capacity of 5.67-litre ranks 44 of 69 brands, which is a small bowl for batch cooking.
- Warranty cover runs 1 year, shorter than many appliances in this category.
SharkNinja Australia
Pros
- A spare parts shop is offered, matching the 96.2% share of brands on the site that run one.
- A single maker covers air fryer, multicooker and blender and delivers to AU, so a broad kitchen refresh can sit with one seller.
- Robot vacuums in the range come with a self empty dock, and cordless stick models run for 70 minutes at a stretch.
Cons
- Programme depth is modest: the air fryer runs 6 programs against a 9.5 median here, and the brand sits 46 of 60 on that measure.
- Support runs on a help centre only, while 65.4% of brands on the site offer phone support.
- There is no capsule option, since the pod system is none, so pod buyers need a different brand.
Who each suits
Chef iQ
Who it suits
- Cooks who want guided cooking steps in a mobile app rather than freehand timing.
- Households wanting a single multicooker for pressure cooking and slow cooking.
- Shoppers in the US, Canada and Mexico who want a low entry price for a multicooker.
Who should look elsewhere
- Air fryer first buyers, since GASTROBACK and Daewoo Electricals both list air fryers alongside other product types.
- Large batch cooks, because the capacity ranks near the back of the field.
- Shoppers outside US, CA and MX who need a broad local support network.
SharkNinja Australia
Who it suits
- Australian households replacing several small appliances in a single basket, since the catalogue covers air fryer, multicooker and blender and delivery covers AU.
- Coffee drinkers who want fresh beans from a grinder built in, with an auto frother on espresso and bean to cup machines and no capsule format to manage.
- Vacuum buyers after a self empty dock on a robot model, or 70 minutes of cordless runtime for spot cleans.
Who should look elsewhere
- Cooks who want stand mixers in the same bundle: GASTROBACK lists them in air fryer, multicooker and blender.
- Buyers who want a single appliance type done thoroughly: Chef iQ builds around multicooker on its own.
- Anyone shopping outside Australia, since AU covers a single market and the support route is a help centre.
Current offers
SharkNinja Australia
Current offer
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Country by country
| Country | Chef iQ | SharkNinja Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | No | Yes |
| Canada | Yes | No |
| Mexico | Yes | No |
| United States | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Chef iQ
How much does a Chef iQ multicooker cost to buy?+
Entry pricing starts at $5 across the range listed by the brand. That puts Chef iQ at 3 of 87 brands ranked on price from, one of the stronger positions in this group. The reference models are iQ Cooker, iQ MiniOven, iQ Sense, so the entry figure covers the range rather than a single appliance.
Is there an app for the Chef iQ cooker?+
Yes, a mobile app is part of the package for the iQ Cooker. Guided recipes, timings and settings are handled there rather than through a control panel alone, which is the main reason to pick this brand over a simpler multicooker. Buyers who prefer a physical dial will find the app adds a step rather than removes one.
SharkNinja Australia
What does the cheapest SharkNinja Australia product cost?+
The range starts at AUD 8.99 at the cheapest end of the catalogue. Among the brands compared here, SharkNinja Australia places 5 of 87 on lowest listed price, which puts the entry point near the front of a wide field. Buyers budgeting for a full appliance should start with the coffee machines.
How much do the coffee machines cost?+
The coffee range covers espresso and bean to cup machines. The entry coffee machine is priced at AUD 999.99 and the flagship at AUD 1,199.99, so the step up buys the top of the range rather than a different category. The flagship machine also carries a grinder built in and an auto frother.